(1) This Act may be called the Partition Act, 1893.

(2) It extends to the whole of India 1*** 2***.

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(4) But nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect any local law providing for the partition of immoveable property paying revenue to Government.

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Footnote -

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10-2019)..

2. The word "and" rep. by Act 10 of 1914, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.

3. Sub-section (3) rep. by s. 3 and the Second Schedule, ibid.